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    In Tuscany, Renaissance-Era Wine Windows Are Made For Social Distancing

    Tuscany's wine windows, each 12 inches high and 8 inches wide, were indispensable during a 17th century plague. They've became useful again during the coronavirus pandemic — even after lockdown ended.
    by Sylvia Poggioli Sep 12, 2020 2 minutes
    A girl walks past a <em>buchetta del vino</em>, a small window to serve wine, typical in Florence.

    Over the centuries, Europe has suffered through plagues, pestilence and the Black Death.

    When Italy became the first Western country to be hit by the coronavirus pandemic, the city of Florence discovered that one of its unique architectural quirks was perfect for coronavirus-era social distancing.

    A walk through its narrow, winding streets provides a lesson in Italian Renaissance architecture. And a close look at many of the buildings, "serene stone."

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